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I read the Hunger Games series this summer before I started graduate school. It was a good thing too, because once I started them, I couldn’t put them down. I’m sure those who’ve read The Hunger Games, Catching Fire and Mocking Jay can relate. I had mixed emotions when I found out they’d be making a movie. Much like other YA literature enthusiasts, I was worried about who would play my beloved characters and if Hollywood would be able to get it right (they usually can’t). The wait is now over because the movie was released at midnight last night! Because we’re in Chicago having a fabulous time, I won’t be seeing the movie until Sunday – but don’t worry, I’ve already purchased my advanced seating IMAX tickets.

One of the really cool things about the film is that it was filmed in one of my favorite places, Asheville, NC. As a matter of fact, one of my classmates, Todd, was an extra in the film and can be seen in the trailer! I’m looking forward to seeing if he made the actual movie.

So until I can get to the IMAX theater, I’ll be preparing by scanning my book, listening to the AMAZING soundtrack and admiring my shimmery nails – painted “Hook and Line” from China Glaze’s Colors from the Capitol collection. What are you doing to prepare for The Hunger Games? How many people will be seeing it opening weekend?

Spring break is finally here! It seems like we have been waiting for this moment since the semester began, although it is frightening at the same time, graduation is only two months away. This weekend we both got some much need rest and relaxation. We also spent our first weekend apart in a long time.

Alison’s weekend

This weekend I traveled back to Wilmington. I enjoyed some quality time with my family and caught up on a few things. I also was lucky enough to be home while there was pop up art studio show. I visited the event presented by Little Luxuries with my mom on Saturday. It was held in a cool historic home turned studio located in downtown Wilmington. There was some really interesting art and I enjoyed pieces by Kelly Starbuck and Elizabeth Darrow.

I also had the opportunity to spend some of my St. Patrick’s Day with Melanie Blodgett from You Are My Fave. I took an online class with her as part of the Alt Summit Channel class series. The class was informative and I really enjoyed chatting with some of the other participants. I discovered two Portland ladies with fabulous blogs, Samantha Shorey and Bria Phillips at Love Joy.

I finished off the weekend doing some homework (spring break bummer, I know), completing an illustration for a friend that’s moving into her first home and a Carolina win!

Katie’s weekend

I enjoyed a very low-key weekend, celebrating my birthday with my husband, Chad, since I will be in Chicago for my actual birthday. I spent a lot of time outside enjoying the beautiful spring weather. Chad made me breakfast-in-bed and we traveled to Raleigh to try Poole’s Diner for the first time. I highly recommend the mac and cheese!

I have been relaxing and preparing for the trip to Chicago. Other than the “tour de food” we have planned, it is Charlotte’s bachelorette party! (Charlotte is one of my best friends from college and beyond.) I have been working on a few fun party DIYs that I look forward to sharing in another blog post.

We look forward to sharing our Chicago adventure with you! Have a wonderful week.

I have been living in North Carolina for a little over six months and have enjoyed every second of it. In my short time in the area, I have noticed there is no shortage of culture. I have fallen in love with many local artists’ work, including This Paper Ship and Ellie Snow of Hello Tenfold. Now three sisters are making North Carolina crafters and artisans more accessible.

I would like to introduce you to The Makery, the brain child of sisters Brita, Krista Anne, and Sarah Rose Nordgren, native North Carolinians. The Makery will feature art and crafts handmade in North Carolina. It will offer 1-3 items weekly at a slight discount. Sign up here for a first look at The Makery.

The sisters, artists and writers themselves, grew up in a community that supported the arts and fostered creativity. They wanted to connect artisans with a larger base of buyers and supporters, and so The Makery was born. You can support The Makery by donating to their Kickstarter campaign. To learn more about the project, check out their blog.

I look forward to the launch of the e-commerce site so I can send gifts with local flare to my family and friends who are not lucky enough to live in North Carolina.

On Thursday, many of our classmates headed to Austin for SXSW Interactive. We have been keeping up with them via Twitter and through a micro-site they created to share their experiences with the community. We would have loved to attend The Future of Lifestyle Media, a SXSW panel, which featured two of our favorite bloggers, Grace Bonney and Camille Styles. We’re looking forward to reading their recaps.

This weekend we prepared for and wrapped up another photo shoot. We pretty much have a shoot lined up every weekend until April, when we’ll release our spring issue. This shoot ended up being our most colorful yet! We had so much fun and were lucky to have some of our beautiful friends model.

We have a lot to look forward to in the coming weeks! A trip to Chicago, a few Alt Summit Channel classes, an interview with a favorite local business lady and blogger, Converge SE, Twin Stripe Issue 2 and graduation! What did you do this weekend?

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